Writing inside band?

AdamJoshua · 07-11-2013, 10:48 AM

I was pealing the band off a older M#5 and noticed there was writing in it, the bands are pretty small and I would say this was written before the band was placed on the stick, anyone seen anything like this or any ideas what it is? It would appear to be a hispanic name, the roller possibly?

pektel · 07-11-2013, 10:53 AM

Never seen that before. Maybe it's like a Willie Wonka golden ticket.

AdamJoshua · 07-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Well I'd rather find this than say a string or a toenail or something.

markem · 07-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Name of the counterfeiter. And they writ that after it has been put on the cigar just to be classy

AdamJoshua · 07-11-2013, 10:57 AM

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 07-11-2013, 01:13 PM

It could have something to do with quality control. Perhaps this band/cigar was inspected by QC person #323 and then they signed it? Just a guess…

For some production QC processes – every so many items are inspected and the inspector signs them or marks them in some way.

jledou · 07-11-2013, 01:30 PM

I don't recall who but I thought I remember a few factories having the roller sign the bands from time to time as part of a way for them to take more ownership of the process. Maybe some smaller factories?

Porch Dweller · 07-11-2013, 02:02 PM

You've stumbled upon the first clue in a globe-spanning, Dan Brown-style conspiracy. Grab your cigars and meet me in Ulan Bator. I'll bring the whiskey and Immodium.

Dunkel · 07-11-2013, 03:12 PM

Perhaps it's the signature of the virgin who's thigh it was rolled on?

Bleez · 07-11-2013, 03:21 PM

601 Blues have a useless QR code inside the label. Definitely not handwritten though. Hmm...

pektel · 07-11-2013, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dunkel

Perhaps it's the signature of the virgin who's thigh it was rolled on?

Looks like she forgot some digits in her phone number though. Bummer. Virgins are tough to find.

pektel · 07-11-2013, 03:30 PM

If I had to put it to a real guess, maybe it was the top band in a package of monte bands, containing 323 of them. Midiala could be either the counter's name, or the location to where they were being shipped. Maybe 323 is an address number.

Just a few shots in the dark.

Fordman4ever · 07-11-2013, 03:34 PM

pretty cool

The Poet · 07-11-2013, 03:51 PM

It says "Help! I'm trapped in a cigar factory rolling stogies for damn Yanquis!"

CamoFlogged · 07-11-2013, 04:07 PM

I don't have a theory but think its pretty cool. Sometimes I forget that real hands rolled my cigars so seeing this just reminds me of that.

But more importantly, wonder if she was hot cause having a hottie roll my cigars makes them just that much better.

Garbandz · 07-11-2013, 04:32 PM

It's the Cuban version of signing a dollar bill........since none of them probably has a dollar bill.....

marktomblin57 · 07-11-2013, 05:03 PM

Jason, I do believe you have the answer to his golden ticket. At least your thought process is fresh.

Porch Dweller · 07-11-2013, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

Looks like she forgot some digits in her phone number though. Bummer. Virgins are tough to find.

...and they're overrated, too!

mk05 · 07-11-2013, 05:50 PM

nice handwriting though

shark · 07-12-2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marktomblin57

Jason, I do believe you have the answer to his golden ticket. At least your thought process is fresh.

What does he win, Don Pardo?

07-11-2013, 10:48 AM	#1
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Writing inside band? I was pealing the band off a older M#5 and noticed there was writing in it, the bands are pretty small and I would say this was written before the band was placed on the stick, anyone seen anything like this or any ideas what it is? It would appear to be a hispanic name, the roller possibly?

07-11-2013, 10:53 AM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Writing inside band? Never seen that before. Maybe it's like a Willie Wonka golden ticket. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,530 Trading: (47)	Re: Writing inside band? Name of the counterfeiter. And they writ that after it has been put on the cigar just to be classy __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Writing inside band? It could have something to do with quality control. Perhaps this band/cigar was inspected by QC person #323 and then they signed it? Just a guess… For some production QC processes – every so many items are inspected and the inspector signs them or marks them in some way.

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jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,203 Trading: (27)	Re: Writing inside band? I don't recall who but I thought I remember a few factories having the roller sign the bands from time to time as part of a way for them to take more ownership of the process. Maybe some smaller factories?

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: Writing inside band? Well I'd rather find this than say a string or a toenail or something.

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Bleez Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bleez Location: Too far from water... Posts: 675 Trading: (26)	Re: Writing inside band? 601 Blues have a useless QR code inside the label. Definitely not handwritten though. Hmm...

07-11-2013, 03:30 PM	#12
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Writing inside band? If I had to put it to a real guess, maybe it was the top band in a package of monte bands, containing 323 of them. Midiala could be either the counter's name, or the location to where they were being shipped. Maybe 323 is an address number. Just a few shots in the dark. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

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The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Writing inside band? It says "Help! I'm trapped in a cigar factory rolling stogies for damn Yanquis!" __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Writing inside band? I don't have a theory but think its pretty cool. Sometimes I forget that real hands rolled my cigars so seeing this just reminds me of that. But more importantly, wonder if she was hot cause having a hottie roll my cigars makes them just that much better.

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Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Writing inside band? It's the Cuban version of signing a dollar bill........since none of them probably has a dollar bill.....

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marktomblin57 DoubleBarrell007 Join Date: Jun 2013 First Name: Mark Location: In the Texas Piney Woods Posts: 67 Trading: (1)	Re: Writing inside band? Jason, I do believe you have the answer to his golden ticket. At least your thought process is fresh. __________________

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mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Writing inside band? nice handwriting though